The Breaking of Bread Acts 2:42 Hardin Valley Church of Christ July 20, 2016 — J.R.

14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God.  15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said,  “and I will send you out to fish for people.”  18 At once they left their nets and followed him.   Mark 1:14-18

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8

41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. Acts 2:41

47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Acts 2:47

4 But many who heard the message believed; so the number of men who believed grew to about five thousand. Acts 4:4

14 Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number.  Acts 5:14

1 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. Acts 6:1

7 So the word of God spread 7 So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. Acts 6:7

31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers. Acts 9:31

21The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. Acts 11:21

24 But the word of God continued to spread and flourish. Acts 12:24

5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers. Acts 16:5

A. God’s people are living a mission (Matthew 28:18-20) and provided a vision (Acts 1:8) which led them to experience God’s…

A. God’s people are living a mission (Matthew 28:18-20) and provided a vision (Acts 1:8) which led them to experience God’s…presence

A. God’s people are living a mission (Matthew 28:18-20) and provided a vision (Acts 1:8) which led them to experience God’s…presence, power

A. God’s people are living a mission (Matthew 28:18-20) and provided a vision (Acts 1:8) which led them to experience God’s…presence, power, & plan.

B. Unfortunately, many who claim to know God never really experience the thrill and joy of His mission and vision for their lives as the early believers did.

C. The first descriptors of the life of the early church included such words as

C. The first descriptors of the life of the early church included such words as devotion

C. The first descriptors of the life of the early church included such words as devotion, teaching

C. The first descriptors of the life of the early church included such words as devotion, teaching, breaking of bread

C. The first descriptors of the life of the early church included such words as devotion, teaching, breaking of bread and prayer – Acts 2:42

D. Our focus for this lesson takes us to the third descriptor.

D. Our focus for this lesson takes us to the third descriptor. 1 D. Our focus for this lesson takes us to the third descriptor. 1. Power – Deut. 8:1-18; Matthew 4:4

D. Our focus for this lesson takes us to the third descriptor. 1 D. Our focus for this lesson takes us to the third descriptor. 1. Power – Deut. 8:1-18; Matthew 4:4 2. Passover – I Corinthians 5:7; 11:23-26

D. Our focus for this lesson takes us to the third descriptor. 1 D. Our focus for this lesson takes us to the third descriptor. 1. Power – Deut. 8:1-18; Matthew 4:4 2. Passover – I Corinthians 5:7; 11:23-26 3. Passion – Luke 9:51; 22:15-16